# The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-spongebob-movie-sponge-on-the-run-2020/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 59% |
| Critic Score | 67% |
| Audience Score | 60% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.8/5 |
| IMDb | 5.9/10 |
| Director | Tim Hill |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 95 min |

## Quick answer

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Reeves’ live-action Sage cameo — a dryly funny highlight in SpongeBob’s hybrid adventure. Metascore 52/100. Directed by Tim Hill.

## Critics consensus

Reeves’ live-action Sage cameo — a dryly funny highlight in SpongeBob’s hybrid adventure.

## Synopsis

When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Mr. Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, Matt Berry, Jill Talley, Mary Jo Catlett

## Common questions

**Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run worth watching?**
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run holds a 59% Celluloid Score. Reeves’ live-action Sage cameo — a dryly funny highlight in SpongeBob’s hybrid adventure.

**What is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run about?**
When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

**Who directed The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?**
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) was directed by Tim Hill.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?**
59% — the average of five public sources: critics 67%, audience 60%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 2.8/5, and IMDb 5.9/10.

**Where can I watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run page for current options.

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